This is the first point from which you can get a clear view of the distant mountains beyond as well as the South Toe Valley below. It is the perfect place to catch the sunrise if you get an early enough start at the trailhead; takes just over an hour to get to this point from the parking area at the base.
Short Run: About 1.8-miles from the trailhead parking area along the Woody Ridge Trail (177).
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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12.1 mi
19.5 km
Mount Mitchell - Black Mountain Crest Trail #179
Burnsville, NC
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12.1 mi 19.5 km | Burnsville, NC |
Unknown
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36
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11.7 mi
18.8 km
Mount Mitchell
Black Mountain, NC
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11.7 mi 18.8 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Minor Issues
Update
Muddy - It rained 8/5 while I was there. The trail was very muddy in places. One small part was a giant puddle. Still very passable
72 days ago
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15
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2.4 mi
3.9 km
Woody Ridge Trail (177)
Burnsville, NC
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2.4 mi 3.9 km | Burnsville, NC |
All Clear
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9 days ago
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8
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33.8 mi
54.4 km
Quest For The Crest 50K
Burnsville, NC
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33.8 mi 54.4 km | Burnsville, NC |
Unknown
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3
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99.1 mi
159.5 km
Hellbender One Hundred
Black Mountain, NC
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99.1 mi 159.5 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Unknown
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1
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14.2 mi
22.8 km
7 Sisters 25k
Black Mountain, NC
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14.2 mi 22.8 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Bad / Closed
Update
Very overgrown in sections along the ridge line. Bushwhacking adventures ahead.
42 days ago
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6
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6.9 mi
11.2 km
Quest For The Crest 10K
Burnsville, NC
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6.9 mi 11.2 km | Burnsville, NC |
Unknown
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2
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4.0 mi
6.4 km
Heartbreak Ridge Trail
Black Mountain, NC
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4.0 mi 6.4 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry, Fallen Trees - Tree down about 0.4 miles from the intersection with Star Trail but it’s passable with a little bushwhacking.
19 days ago
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1
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2.5 mi
4.0 km
Rock Payne Trail
Swannanoa, NC
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2.5 mi 4.0 km | Swannanoa, NC |
Bad / Closed
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Good luck on getting to this trail. Bushwhacking the whole way. Waste of time...
42 days ago
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1
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5.9 mi
9.5 km
Big Butt Trail #161
Black Mountain, NC
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5.9 mi 9.5 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Unknown
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1
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